The Bittersweet Aftermath: France, England's Third Place Showdown The final weekend of the World Cup has arrived, bringing with it a contrast between the excitement building up to the Argentina Spain showdown and the more subdued third place playoff between France and England.
As the tournament's dramatic highs and lows are reflected upon, one can't help but ponder the implications of this encounter.
The French Conundrum France, still reeling from their quarterfinal defeat at the hands of Argentina, faces a familiar foe in the English national team. Les Bleus' chances of emerging victorious are 50.